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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
I purchased this for my son to be able to transport his bicycle to and from college with his Ford Taurus sedan. It was just what we needed and provided safe and durable transport. This email is in response to etrailer's follow-up one year after purchase. I really appreciate the concern their customer support puts forth in making sure the customer is pleased and well cared for. I would highly recommend this product!
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
I purchased this for my son to be able to transport his bicycle to and from college with his Ford Taurus sedan. It was just what we needed and provided safe and durable transport. This email is in response to etrailer's follow-up one year after purchase. I really appreciate the concern their customer support puts forth in making sure the customer is pleased and well cared for. I would highly recommend this product!
The side / bottom straps are seriously lacking. It has those straps you would find on a backpack, making it difficult to securely tighten down because of the angle. I'd usually have to pre-tighten them to a certain length, then forcefully shove the whole rack until it clipped onto my car. They really just need to be ratchet straps. Even then, one of the side straps came off while driving after hitting a small pothole and the whole thing dangled to one side - Luckily I was in a parking lot. I've also never been able to fit 3 regular bikes, only 2. It's really only a capacity of 3 if you have 2-3 slim bikes. The rubber is so wide that it makes it nearly impossible to slide certain bikes on. If you have a step thru bike with one of those crossbar adapters, I wouldn't even bother with trying this. Unfortunately I don't use this anymore since I'd be constantly worrying the whole thing will come off whenever I drive.
What our customers are saying:
"I had several questions answered promptly before purchased bike rack to mount on homemade adapter on my fifth wheel. I wanted to remove easily and use on hitch receiver also. The A30901 arrived within 3 days and appears to be a very sturdy and versitle unit for my use. Thanks for good service!"